August 2026 Newsletter
August 2026 Newsletter Message from Kevin This may seem obvious, but I’m going to say it anyway. Now more than ever, farmers and ranchers need and deserve a seat at every table where agriculture’s future
August 2026 Newsletter Message from Kevin This may seem obvious, but I’m going to say it anyway. Now more than ever, farmers and ranchers need and deserve a seat at every table where agriculture’s future
July 2026 Newsletter Message from Kevin As we launched the new breakthrough report, Fueling Agriculture: Biofuels as the Catalyst, we were confident the findings would add an important new perspective to the conversation around agriculture’s future. What
June 2026 Newsletter Message from Kevin As we move into the second half of the year, one thing is increasingly clear: agriculture needs new pathways for growth and profitability. In this issue, you’ll learn more
May 2026 Newsletter Message from Kevin Soon you will learn more about a landmark research study on biofuels from USFRA and S&P Global Energy that finds biofuels can create new markets that could transform American agriculture, reignite
April 2026 Newsletter Message from Kevin Virtual fencing. Grain bin monitoring systems. Biodigesters. Nutrient management. Regenerative agriculture. Beef on dairy. Optimizing cattle grazing strategies during a 30-year drought. Developing alternate revenue streams. These were some of
March 2026 Newsletter USFRA Board Adds Two New Members, Expands Executive Committee USFRA elected two new farmer leaders to its board of directors and announced changes to its executive committee. The newly elected directors are Adam
February 26th 2026 Leaders from Nebraska Corn Board, American Pecan Promotion Board join USFRA Board of Directors U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action (USFRA), a national farmer-led organization with membership including more than 700,000 farmers
February 2026 Newsletter Voices of Leadership: Patrick Giberson, United Soybean Board USFRA’s board of directors is a group of leaders who not only guide the organization but also embody the spirit and innovation of American
January 2026 Newsletter Message from Kevin The past year tested agriculture in many ways, but it also underscored the power of our community. Farmers, ranchers and the ag value chain understand that we are all
January 26th 2026 The past year tested agriculture in many ways, but it also underscored the strength of our community. Farmers, ranchers and the ag value chain understand that we are all better when we work together. This is
December 2025 Newsletter Message from Kevin This month’s update reflects the momentum we’re building together, along with the power and potential of U.S. agriculture. Our Voices of Leadership video highlights leaders at CoBank, a USFRA
December 10th, 2025 Farmers and ranchers are continually looking for ways to increase nitrogen efficiency, boost farm profitability and improve soil health. A new study from U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action (USFRA) highlights a
New Study Finds Farmers Can Cut Input Costs, Avoid Millions of Tons of GHGs Using Yield Stability Analysis One-third of Midwest Cropland Identified as Low-Yielding, Costing Farmers $200/Acre PARK RIDGE, IL, UNITED STATES, December 3,
November 2025 Newsletter Message from Kevin Our team has just returned from COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where USFRA brought a strong delegation of farmers and leaders from across the ag value chain. With the U.S.
In September 2025, U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action joined Bayer, Clim-Eat, the 4SD Foundation, WBCSD, Cornell AgriTech, and other partners for Climate Innovation Day (CID) during Climate Week in New York City. The event
PARK RIDGE, IL. (November 18, 2025) – U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action (USFRA) is helping farmers take a leading role at the world’s largest climate summit this week by co-hosting two important events to ensure farmer
Webinar Series: Potential for U.S. Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas Negative In April 2025, USFRA launched a five-part webinar series based on its groundbreaking report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas Negative.” The
Message from Kevin As we look ahead to November, I’m excited to share that U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action (USFRA) will bring a delegation of farmers and ag value chain leaders to COP30 in
September 2025 Newsletter Message from Kevin USFRA helped to lift the voice of farmers and ranchers last week on the world’s most visible stages—Climate Week NYC and the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Sustainable Development Impact Meetings,
August 2025 Newsletter Message from Kevin I’m excited to share an important update that reflects the growing strength and diversity of our USFRA community. Please join me in welcoming Patrick Giberson of the United Soybean
By Tom Steever of the South Dakota Soy Check-off August 20th 2025 Soybean demand comes from a variety of sources, but aside from livestock feed, biodiesel and other soy bio-based fuels are among the top
July 2025 Newsletter Message from Kevin As we move through the heart of summer, I’m continually reminded of the power and promise of American agriculture. In this month’s newsletter, we’re excited to bring you a
July 25th 2025 With challenges like unpredictable weather patterns, over supply of grain, and falling commodity prices, to say it is hard to be an American farmer would be an understatement. It is even harder
June 2025 Newsletter Message from Kevin At USFRA, we spend a lot of our time meeting with partners throughout the supply chain about how to advance U.S. agriculture. In those discussions, I’m reminded that the
June 23rd 2025 Dr. Leanna Leverich NigonDirector of agronomy and research The Fertilizer Institute Through the 4R Advocate Program, The Fertilizer Institute celebrate leaders in agriculture who bring the principle of sustainable fertilizer management to life on their
June 19th 2025 Farmers and ranchers are using technology and new practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and also remain profitable while producing animal protein. That was a key takeaway from a webinar hosted by
May 2025 Newsletter Message from Kevin U.S. agriculture is often considered among the best in the world in part due to its culture of continuous innovation. Institutions like the U.S. Department of Agriculture, land-grant universities
May 22nd 2025 Farmers and ranchers are utilizing various conservation practices to reduce their environmental footprint while also remaining profitable as they work to meet global demand for food, fuel and fiber. USFRA hosted a
May 6th 2025 Farmers and ranchers are utilizing technology and research to reduce their environmental footprint while also remaining profitable as they work to meet global demand for food, fuel and fiber. USFRA hosted a
April 2025 Newsletter Message from Kevin One of the best parts of my job is working with an incredible Board of Directors — a group of leaders who not only guide our mission but embody